Coach Accreditation
  • Coach Accreditation

    Coach Accreditation

    Reshape the World One Coaching Conversation at a Time
  • 1️⃣ Accreditation Requirements

    Please confirm that you meet the requirements for the Accreditation level you are applying for.
  • The requirements for UCA Accredited Coaches are listed below:

    Accreditation Level

    Requirements

    Foundation Accredited Coach

    or

    Foundation Executive Accredited Coach

    30 Coach Training Hours (minimum)

    75 Hours Coaching Delivery (minimum)

    30/40 minute recording plus transcript and critical reflection

    1 Supervision Reference

    3 CPD Activities undertaken in last 3 years/since you started coaching

    3 key development goals for next 12 months

    1 Client Reference

    20 minute Professional Conversation with UCA Assessor

    Seasoned Accredited Coach 

    or

    Seasoned Executive Accredited Coach

    60 Coach Training Hours (minimum)

    250 Hours Coaching Delivery (minimum)

    30/40 minute recording plus transcript and critical reflection

    1 Supervision Reference

    3 CPD Activities undertaken in last 3 years/since you started coaching

    3 key development goals for next 12 months

    2 Client References

    20 minute Professional Conversation with UCA Assessor

    Advanced Accredited Coach 

    or

    Advanced Executive Accredited Coach

    90 Coach Training Hours (minimum)

    750 Hours Coaching Delivery (minimum)

    30/40 minute recording plus transcript and critical reflection

    1 Supervision Reference

    3 CPD Activities undertaken in last 3 years/since you started coaching

    3 key development goals for next 12 months

    3 Client References

    20 minute Professional Conversation with UCA Assessor

    Master Accredited Coach

    or

    Master Executive Accredited Coach

    120 Coach Training Hours (minimum)

    2000 Hours Coaching Delivery (minimum)

    30/40 minute recording plus transcript and critical reflection

    1 Supervision Reference

    3 CPD Activities undertaken in last 3 years/since you started coaching

    3 key development goals for next 12 months

    4 Client References

    20 minute Professional Conversation with UCA Assessor

    You must also hold a UCA Professional Membership.

  • Do you meet the minimum criteria for UCA Coach Accreditation?*
  • Do you coach teams?*
  • What level of UCA accreditation are you applying for?*
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  • 2️⃣ Contact Details

    Please confirm your contact details.

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  • 3️⃣ Member Declarations

    Acceptance of the following conditions is required for Coach Accreditation. The declarations represent a legally binding agreement and should only be entered into after considering all applicant guidance carefully. Providing false or misleading information in the application will result in accredited member status being withdrawn and a ban from reapplying for 5 years.
  • Coach Accreditation and Membership

    Please confirm your understanding and agreement with the following:
  • I confirm my understanding and agreement that ongoing accreditation is subject to continued individual membership of the UCA.*
  • I confirm my understanding and agreement to operate within the ethical guidelines outlined in the UCA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.*
  • I confirm that my coaching practice is consistent with the Universal Coaching Alliance's Coach Competency Framework.*
  • I confirm at the annual renewal of my UCA membership I will provide evidence of my ongoing professional development, my supervision, and reaffirm my adherence to the UCA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.*
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance

  • Do you operate in a country where Professional Indemnity Insurance is available?*
  • I confirm I operate within the professional and legal requirements of the country where supervision is being delivered.*
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  • Professional Standing

    Please note that you must be in good professional standing to be accredited and must confirm that the following statements are true.
  • I am not currently subject to a formal complaints procedure with any professional organisation or accrediting body.*
  • I have not been subject to a formal complaints procedure with any professional body or accrediting body in which the complaint was upheld.*
  • I have not had my membership rights suspended from any professional organisation or accrediting body.*
  • If you cannot confirm that the above statements are true, please e-mail accreditation@universalcoachingalliance.org before submitting your application.

  • 4️⃣ Coach Training

    Please provide evidence of your Coach Training. Acceptance of the following conditions is required for UCA Coach Accreditation. The declarations represent a legally binding agreement and should only be entered into after considering all applicant guidance carefully. Providing false or misleading information in the application will result in accreditation being withdrawn and a ban from reapplying for 5 years.
  • How many Coach Training Programmes would like to give information about? ❔*
  • Coach Training Programme #1

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  • End Date*
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  • Which UCA Coach Competencies were covered by this programme? ❔*
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  • How would you like to provide supporting information of this programme?*
  • 📝 Written Response - Programme #1

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  • 🔊 Audio Response - Programme #1

  • Create a short audio recording (maximum 6 minutes) to give full details of the following:

    • Brief description of the training delivery: Was the training face to face? Virtual? Live Tutor Led? Pre-recorded? How much self-study was required? How much coaching practice outside of the classroom?
    • Brief description of content, knowledge and skills: Which key skills were covered? What were the learning outcomes? What self-study was required? How were competencies and ethics covered?
    • Brief description of learning approaches: What learning approaches were used? Was it direct instruction? Enquiry based learning? Blended learning?
    • Brief description of assessment approaches: How was your learning assessed? Essays? Multiple choice questionnaires? Observed and/or recorded delivery of coaching sessions? A final one to one review with your Tutor?
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  • 🎥 Video Response - Programme #1

  • Create a short video recording (maximum 6 minutes) to give full details of the following:

    • Brief description of the training delivery: Was the training face to face? Virtual? Live Tutor Led? Pre-recorded? How much self-study was required? How much coaching practice outside of the classroom?
    • Brief description of content, knowledge and skills: Which key skills were covered? What were the learning outcomes? What self-study was required? How were competencies and ethics covered?
    • Brief description of learning approaches: What learning approaches were used? Was it direct instruction? Enquiry based learning? Blended learning?
    • Brief description of assessment approaches: How was your learning assessed? Essays? Multiple choice questionnaires? Observed and/or recorded delivery of coaching sessions? A final one to one review with your Tutor?
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  • Coach Training Programme #2

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  • End Date*
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  • Which UCA Coach Competencies were covered by this programme? ❔*
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  • How would you like to provide supporting information of this programme?*
  • 📝 Written Response - Programme #2

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  • 🔊 Audio Response - Programme #2

  • Create a short audio recording (maximum 6 minutes) to give full details of the following:

    • Brief description of the training delivery: Was the training face to face? Virtual? Live Tutor Led? Pre-recorded? How much self-study was required? How much coaching practice outside of the classroom?
    • Brief description of content, knowledge and skills: Which key skills were covered? What were the learning outcomes? What self-study was required? How were competencies and ethics covered?
    • Brief description of learning approaches: What learning approaches were used? Was it direct instruction? Enquiry based learning? Blended learning?
    • Brief description of assessment approaches: How was your learning assessed? Essays? Multiple choice questionnaires? Observed and/or recorded delivery of coaching sessions? A final one to one review with your Tutor?
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  • 🎥 Video Response - Programme #2

  • Create a short video recording (maximum 6 minutes) to give full details of the following:

    • Brief description of the training delivery: Was the training face to face? Virtual? Live Tutor Led? Pre-recorded? How much self-study was required? How much coaching practice outside of the classroom?
    • Brief description of content, knowledge and skills: Which key skills were covered? What were the learning outcomes? What self-study was required? How were competencies and ethics covered?
    • Brief description of learning approaches: What learning approaches were used? Was it direct instruction? Enquiry based learning? Blended learning?
    • Brief description of assessment approaches: How was your learning assessed? Essays? Multiple choice questionnaires? Observed and/or recorded delivery of coaching sessions? A final one to one review with your Tutor?
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  • Coach Training Programme #3

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  • Which UCA Coach Competencies were covered by this programme? ❔*
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  • How would you like to provide supporting information of this programme?*
  • 📝 Written Response - Programme #3

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  • 🔊 Audio Response - Programme #3

  • Create a short audio recording (maximum 6 minutes) to give full details of the following:

    • Brief description of the training delivery: Was the training face to face? Virtual? Live Tutor Led? Pre-recorded? How much self-study was required? How much coaching practice outside of the classroom?
    • Brief description of content, knowledge and skills: Which key skills were covered? What were the learning outcomes? What self-study was required? How were competencies and ethics covered?
    • Brief description of learning approaches: What learning approaches were used? Was it direct instruction? Enquiry based learning? Blended learning?
    • Brief description of assessment approaches: How was your learning assessed? Essays? Multiple choice questionnaires? Observed and/or recorded delivery of coaching sessions? A final one to one review with your Tutor?
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  • 🎥 Video Response - Programme #3

  • Create a short video recording (maximum 6 minutes) to give full details of the following:

    • Brief description of the training delivery: Was the training face to face? Virtual? Live Tutor Led? Pre-recorded? How much self-study was required? How much coaching practice outside of the classroom?
    • Brief description of content, knowledge and skills: Which key skills were covered? What were the learning outcomes? What self-study was required? How were competencies and ethics covered?
    • Brief description of learning approaches: What learning approaches were used? Was it direct instruction? Enquiry based learning? Blended learning?
    • Brief description of assessment approaches: How was your learning assessed? Essays? Multiple choice questionnaires? Observed and/or recorded delivery of coaching sessions? A final one to one review with your Tutor?
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  • 5️⃣ Coaching Context & Competencies

    Please provide information about your coaching context and how you meet the UCA Coach Competencies.
  • Coaching Context

    The type of coaching you deliver
  • How would you like to provide information about the coaching context that you work in?*
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  • UCA Coach Competencies

    Please complete the sections below demonstrating how you meet the competencies when working with clients.
  • Competency 1.0 - Professional Context

    1.1 Ethical practice
    1.2 Distinctions between coaching and other helping professions
    1.3 Exploration and use of various coaching theories and models
    1.4 Professional boundary management
    1.5 Coaching process and approach
    1.6 Formal coaching agreement

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 1?*
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  • Competency 2.0 - The Coaching Relationship

    2.1 Respect, fairness and dignity
    2.2 Building rapport and trust
    2.3 Belief in client's capabilities
    2.4 Focus on client's agenda
    2.5 Understand impact of emotions - Coach
    2.6  Understand impact of emotions - Client
    2.7 Flexibility in approach and respecting client values
    2.8 Collaboration between Client and Coach

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 2?*
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  • Competency 3.0 - Maintaining Momentum

    3.1 Avoiding collusion
    3.2 Promote client's self-confidence and self-coaching
    3.3 Adapting coaching techniques to embrace emerging issues and themes
    3.4 Challenge client assumptions and devise strategies
    3.5 Effectively address client resistance
    3.6 Offer 'in the moment' feedback
    3.7 Review action plans and identify challenges
    3.8 Offer support to client when implementing new behaviours or changes
    3.9 Use effective listening and clarifying techniques
    3.10 Ability to distinguish between what is said and unsaid
    3.11 Ability to use clear, credible language

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 3?*
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  • Competency 4.0 - Transitions

    4.1 Ability to partner with client and stakeholders to attain mutually agreed goals
    4.2 Ability to work with client to a timely closure of the coaching intervention
    4.3 Acknowledges the client's achievements
    4.4 Explores continuation of coaching relationship and re-contracting
    4.5 Acknowledges emotional impact closure may bring and recognises achievements
    4.6 Assesses efficacy of the coaching intervention

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 4?*
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  • Competency 5.0 - Maintenance of Professional Practice

    5.1 Effectively solicits feedback from client and, if applicable, other stakeholders
    5.2 Engages in active reflection on coaching practices and outcomes
    5.3 Implements changes based on critical self-reflection and client feedback
    5.4 Participates in regular, consistent contracted coach supervision to reflect on practice
    5.5 Reflects on and incorporates continuing coach development into coaching practice

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 5?*
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  • Competency 6.0 - The Executive Landscape

    6.1 Ability to gather organisational context information and collaborate effectively
    6.2 Collaborate with stakeholders and clients whilst maintaining confidentiality
    6.3 Utilises client's role knowledge to create well-formed outcomes
    6.4 Ability to positively challenge the client to enhance their contribution
    6.5 Aligns coaching objectives with organisational values
    6.6 Works in partnership with organisational leaders
    6.7 Understands client's leadership sphere
    6.8 Identifies leadership issues and challenges

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 6?*
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  • Competency 7.0 - The Team Landscape

    7.1 Understands the developmental stages of teams, including stages of team development
    7.2 Familiar with theories and models of team effectiveness
    7.3 Applies systems theories and adopts a systemic perspective
    7.4 Understands dynamics of change in teams and the repercussions on team dynamics
    7.5 Supports resolving issues whilst maintaining and impartial coaching stance
    7.6 Collaborates with team leaders, recognising and addressing organisational hurdles

  • How would you like to demonstrate that you meet Competency 7?*
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  • 6️⃣ Coaching Session

    Please provide a recording of a typical coaching session, together with a full transcript and your critical reflection of this coaching session.
  • Recording of a Coaching Session

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  • Transcript of a Coaching Session

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  • Critical Reflection of a Coaching Session

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  • 7️⃣ Coach Supervision

    Please provide details about how your coach supervision informs and develops your practice.
  • Your Coach Supervision

  • How would you like to provide information about your supervision of your coaching practice?
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  • Supervisor's Contact Details

    Please provide contact details for your coaching supervisor. Please note we will contact them directly.
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  • 8️⃣ Continuing Development Activities

    Please provide details of 3 development activities that have shaped your Coaching practice over the last three years. If you have not been coaching for 3 years, please detail development activities you have complete since qualifying as a coach.
  • Continuing Development Experience #1

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  • Which UCA Coach Competencies were covered by Experience #1? ❔*
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  • Continuing Development Experience #2

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  • Continuing Development Experience #3

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  • 9️⃣ Coach Development Plan

    Please provide details of 3 key development goals you have for the next 12 months including the competencies that will be covered.
  • Development Plan Goal #1

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  • Development Plan Goal #2

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  • Development Plan Goal #3

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  • 🔟 Client References

    Please provide contact details for previous clients who are willing to provide references. Please note, we will contact them directly.
  • Client Reference #1

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  • You do not meet the typical requirements for UCA Coach Accreditation.

    If you wish to continue the application, please e-mail accreditation@universalcoachingalliance.org before proceeding further.

  • 🏁 Professional Conversation

    How to prepare for the final part of the Application Process: your Professional Conversation with a UCA Assessor.
  • The final part of the UCA Supervisor Accreditation Process is to have a 20 minute Professional Conversation with a UCA Assessor.

    The purpose of the conversation is to give you the opportunity to:

    • Elaborate on any areas of your application that the Assessors feel need further clarification
    • Showcase a practical example of your work
    • Demonstrate how you ensure ethical compliance in your practice

    You will be asked to provide the following information:

    1. A short context of the coaching you deliver
    2. Demonstrate understanding of the UCA Coach Competency Framework
    3. Provide an example of when you successfully worked with a client through a challenging scenario
    4. Give an example of how you ensure ethical compliance in your practice 

    You will be contacted within 14 days of submission of your application to arrange your Professional Conversation. These take place during the second week of each month with a panel of Assessors who have been highly trained in assessing  UCA applications.

  • Administration Fee

    You must select and pay the Coach Application Administration Fee to complete the application process.
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      Administration Fee

      Coach Accreditation Application Administration Fee

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